Florida Tropical Estates
Homes for Sale in Miami Lakes, FL
All 40 homes for sale in Miami Lakes, FL · median $402,000 · 24 homes for sale in 33018 · Miami-Dade County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Florida Tropical Estates in Miami Lakes, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $700,000, $365 per square foot, a median 30 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). At the median price and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,320 ($11,600 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, FL · ZIP 33018 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $700,000 median across 5 closed sales · $365 per sq ft · +6.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 30 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $785,000 |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “FLORIDA TROPICAL ESTATES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/florida-tropical-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Florida Tropical Estates: 1 new listing (median asking $785,000). As of September 23, 2026, Listing information provided by the Southeast Florida MLS (SEFMLS) / MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
Florida Tropical Estates is pricing on the home itself right now, not on shared amenities or a packaged lifestyle pitch. With a median price near $700,000 and a median of $365.27 per square foot, the number is being set by size, finish level, and lot rather than by an amenity package — current MLS data show none identified for this community.
Only 5 closings sit in the current window, so treat these figures as a directional read rather than a statistically deep trend line. A median 27-day time on market suggests homes that are priced and presented correctly are still moving at a normal pace, but with this few data points, one unusual sale can shift the median meaningfully.
Florida Tropical Estates right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($700K) is up 6.1% from the prior 12 months ($660K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 29, 2026 · Live data: MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Florida Tropical Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $700K ($365 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 30 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33018 (Miami Lakes), 228 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $550K ($328/sq ft), up 3.7% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 93 active and 29 pending listings — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33018 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.
MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 57 homes in FLORIDA TROPICAL ESTATES that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1991 and 1995 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 2,104 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: MIAMI REALTORS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Florida Tropical Estates sits in Miami-Dade County and, per current MLS activity, competes on the merits of individual homes rather than on community amenities — buyers here are evaluating the property, not a shared clubhouse or gate.
Who Florida Tropical Estates is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a specific home's size, layout, and finish over any community amenity package
- A buyer comfortable evaluating price on a per-property basis in a market with limited recent closing data
- A buyer working with a budget around the $700,000 median who wants a home that can close in roughly a month with the right offer
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants an on-site amenity package — none is identified in current MLS listings for this community
- A buyer who needs a deep bench of recent comparable sales to feel confident in pricing
- A buyer expecting a uniform price band across the community rather than condition-driven variation
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($700K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($660K) IS the +6.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 33018 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-21).
Florida Tropical Estates Market Scorecard
Florida Tropical Estates is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $785,000, and homes go under contract in about 9 days.
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Live data: MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Florida Tropical Estates
Live MLS inventory for Florida Tropical Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Florida Tropical Estates listings as of 2026-09-23, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Florida Tropical Estates Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Florida Tropical Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 9053 NW 146th Ter · $785,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
The Florida Tropical Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Florida Tropical Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Florida Tropical Estates.
What's Actually Driving Price Here
At roughly $365 per square foot, price per foot in this community reflects individual home condition and layout more than any community-level premium. With no amenities identified in current listings, buyers should expect the value proposition to rest entirely on the structure, lot, and location within Miami-Dade — not on pooled recreational infrastructure or HOA-run features.
A median 27 days on market against only 5 recent closings means this is a thin-volume snapshot. That is not necessarily a red flag — it can simply mean a small, tightly-held community — but it does mean sellers should lean on comparable condition and finish rather than assuming broad market momentum, and buyers should expect fewer active comparables to lean on when negotiating.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Florida Tropical Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only a handful of recent closings and no amenity data to lean on, the analysis has to be done at the individual-home level — comparing actual condition, finish, and price per square foot rather than pulling from a deep, reliable comp set. That is the kind of read we do before advising on offer price or list price in Florida Tropical Estates.
Florida Tropical Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Florida Tropical Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Florida Tropical Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Florida Tropical Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in FLORIDA TROPICAL ESTATES
Homes in FLORIDA TROPICAL ESTATES that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 8967 NW 146th Ter · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | MIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | MIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (49 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of MIAMI MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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